Noun: hypercriticism ,hI-pu(r)'kri-ti,si-zum
- Excessive or unfairly harsh criticism
"Hypercriticism of the body appears more common in women's writings than in men's"
- Excessively harsh or unjustified criticism
"His hypercriticism of the novice's work discouraged further attempts"
Derived forms: hypercriticisms
Type of: exaggeration
Encyclopedia: Hypercriticism